Top specs and features

Design

There is a control panel on the device body, so you can easily access the volume control or remote without having to interact with a cable or another device it's connected to.

2.volume

404.55cm³

478.4cm³

Best

Meridian Explorer 2

58.75cm³

3.has a detachable cable

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With a detachable cable you can use alternative cables, and if the cable is pulled it will pop out instead of breaking.

4.can be controlled remotely

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A remote control allows you to control the device remotely. The remote control can be included or optional.

5.height

58mm

160mm

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Soundmatters FoxL DASH7

19mm

6.weight

226g

330g

Best

Meridian Explorer 2

50g

Sound quality

1.audio output power

2 x 3W

2 x 3W

Audio output power is based on the number of speakers and their power in watts. High audio output power results in loud, clear sounds.

Best

Devialet Silver Phantom Gold

2 x 2250W

2.has stereo speakers

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Devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better experience.

3.is an active speaker

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An amplifier is integrated into the device. An audio amplifier takes a small signal and makes it bigger without making any other changes in it which results in better sound, so any sound source can be connected to speakers.

4.has a noise canceling microphone

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These microphones are designed to filter out background noise from the desired sound. Especially useful in noisy environments.

5.has a passive radiator

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A passive radiator looks like a normal driver (speaker) from the front, but on the backside all of its 'guts' are removed. Passive radiators allow woofers to produce deep tones that otherwise may not have been possible. They can have the same sonic output as larger speaker cabinets, but in a much smaller size.

Power

1.has a battery level indicator

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An indicator shows you when the device has low battery.

2.has a rechargeable battery

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The battery can be recharged and used over again.

3.charge time

2h

3h

The time it takes to fully charge the battery.

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WOWee One Slim

0.5h

Connectivity

1.Has WiFi

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The device can connect to WiFi.

2.Bluetooth version

4

3

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Bluesound Pulse 2i

5

3.has an AUX input

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An auxiliary input allows you to play other audio sources by connecting them through a simple audio connection like a 3.5mm jack, i.e for MP3 or portable DVD/CD player.

4.maximum Bluetooth range

10m

10m

The device can connect at a greater distance via Bluetooth or infrared to another device.

Best

Sol Republic Deck

91m

5.has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack

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With a standard mini jack socket, you can use the device with most headphones.